Reflections

Longing for Belonging … Parish Possibilities

by John Freund, CM | February 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Belonging is “the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member of a certain group.”

A Greater Love: Facing Lent with Mother Seton and Saint Scholastica

by Lisa Lickona | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As Lent approaches, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Scholastica remind us to examine our hearts and prioritize and cultivate a fervent desire for God.

A Vincentian View: The Eucharist and Vatican II

by Pat Griffin, CM | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Each year I select a theme that gives direction to one/some of the programs that I organize at St. John’s University.

Perfect as Our Father in Heaven

by Ross Dizon | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus, who is in the bosom of the Father and knows him up close, shows us the divine face. He wants us to be perfect as our Father. It is quite clear what it means to be perfect as our Father in heaven: to go beyond what the law and the prophets command and forbid. ...

Empowered by the Spirit

by Tannous AL Khoury | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Today you will read about MISEVI Lebanon’s recent Spiritual Retreat, encouraging and empowering the missionaries for the Vincentian mission.

Incarnation

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There is an interesting story of an atheist who considered faith in the incarnation of Jesus as absurd. On a Christmas...

What Bricklayers can teach us about work… and following Christ

by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I have learned a lot from bricklayers about the meaning of work! And continue to learn … even about being a follower of Christ.

Entering “The New Temple” (Jn 2:13-25)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

“Dense” is a one-word description for people who have trouble seeing beneath the surface of things.

Lenten Video Series: Day 18, Love God First

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 18: Love God First.

Crucified Jesus: Despair and Hope; Death and Life

by Ross Dizon | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, crucified for the wicked is the best proof that God loves us (Rom 5, 8). It is enough for us to gaze on him to believe and live forever. It seems odd to me that the serpent that brings death is the sign of healing (Num 21, 4-9). But Jesus goes along with the...